If you’re going on a road trip, drive a lot for work or simply want to build a roadside emergency kit, it’s important to be prepared with the necessary gear to keep yourself safe and self-sufficient. We recommend preparing a tire repair kit and other tools so you can patch, fix and check your tires yourself without having to visit a mechanic or service center. You’ll end up saving a bunch of money especially if you don’t have to replace the whole tire!
Slime T-Handle Tire Plug Kit
This is a straightforward tire plug kit that allows you to easily repair simple tire punctures at a moment’s notice. This kit includes a T-handle plugger, T-handle tire reamer, rubber cement and 5 plug strings. Remove the penetrating object and use the tools to plug and seal the hole! Perfect for plugging simple tire leaks caused by nails and other small objects. |
Boulder Tools Heavy Duty 56 Piece Tire Repair Kit
This heavy duty tire repair kit allows you to quickly repair any tubeless vehicle tires. 56 high quality pieces provides you everything you need to repair your tires including pliers. Everything is heavy duty and should last a lifetime under normal use. There is also photo instructions included to guide you through the repair process. |
Tooluxe Universal Tire Repair Kit
Hardened steel tools with a sandblasted finish for durability. This repair kit includes 30 4″ string plugs for multiple repairs, 1 rasp tool, 1 insert tool, 2 hex keys and 1 sealing lubricant. A very professional kit that will make tire repair easy and quick. |
Victor Tire Repair Toolbox- 30 pc kit
This is another high quality tire repair kit that includes a 5-50 PSI pencil tire guage, insert and rasp t-handle tools, 20 black 4 inch repair plugs, 3 medium round patches, 0.5 ounces of rubber cement and a metal buffer. A very comprehensive tire repair kit at a very affordable price. |
Smittybilt Tire Plug and Seal Kit
If you can afford a bit more but don’t want to go for the expensive kits, then Smittybilt Tire Plug and Seal Kit is a great option. This is a well rounded kit that also includes pliers and a nice compact case to keep everything stored easily. |
Slime Tire Repair Tackle Kit (9-Piece Set)
This smaller kit includes a pencil guage (0-50 PSI), 6 tire repair strings, a t-handle and plug threader. It is compact enough to fit in your glove compartment and a must have for smaller off-roading vehicles such as ATVs. It does not come with rubber cement or glue but you can easily purchase that separately. |
Slime Safety Spair 7-Minute Flat Tire Repair System
If you are worried about physically repairing your car tire in a roadside emergency, we highly recommend the Slime Safety Spair to make the job easier. Simply attach the machine’s hose to your tire’s valve and it will inject their patented Slime Tire Seaalant to seal any punctures up to 1/4 of an inch. The machine then inflates your car tire to the optimal pressure. The repair should be stable for up to 500 miles and you can also purchase refills for the sealant if you use it up. Its also very thoughtfully designed — the bottom of the case has velcro so it can stick to your carpet and the instructions and pressure guage are backlit to help you see at night. |
Slime Power Spair Tire Repair Kit (48-Piece Set)
If you’re in serious need of a heavy duty tire repair kit, then the Slime Power Spair will serve all your needs. Comes in a large durable carrying case that includes their patented Slime Tire Sealant, T-handle reamer and plugger, 30 4″ tire repair strings, air compressor and alligator-clips for a direct power connection to your car battery. This machine will fill both car tires and truck tires quickly and without issue. |
TEKTON 100 PSI Digital Tire Gauge
Not everybody wants to keep a tire repair kit in their vehicle. If you just want to monitor your tire pressure to keep your ride smooth, we suggest the Tekton Digital Tire Guage. Has a contoured and non-slip grip, LED light for finding the valve steam at night and quickly forms a seal for accurate measurements. This little tool displays 4 different measurements on a bright LED screen so you know exactly what you need to know. Perfect for storing in your glove compartment or motorcyle and also has a 30-second auto shutoff so it doesn’t run out of battery if you forget to turn it off! |
Motor Luxe 100 PSI Tire Pressure Gauge
If you don’t want to rely on a digital reader in case of failure or inaccurate readings, we suggest the heavy duty brass Motor Luxe Tire Pressure Guage. Recommended by mechanics, it is calibrated to the International Accuracy Standards to provide quick and reliable readings. It has a very rugged design, glow in the dark dial and rotating chuck and guage head for easier maneuvering and attaching to the tire valve. Also has a built-in air bleeder valve to easily reduce the pressure in over-inflated tires. |
Godeson Smart Color Coded Tire Tread Depth Gauge
Most people forget but it is important to check your tire tread depth every once in a while. These will let you accurately measure your tire tread depth in 1/32 inch increments. Has a color coded tread depth guage to clearly indicate the different tire phases — red range: 0-3/32, yellow range: 3/32, green range: 6-32/32. Nothing fancy but gets the job done and easier to use than an electronic depth guage! |
Victor Black Plastic Valve Cap
If you’ve lost your tire valve caps just pick up a pack of these. You’ll end up needing some sooner or later. Standard black plastic valve caps to protect your valves from dirt and erosion. Decent quality with a dome shape and should fit any standard valve stem. |
Raniaco Portable Electric Auto Air Compressor Pump
If you don’t want want a tire repair kit or already own one, then you might want to consider a standalone portable air compressor to inflate your tires in an emergency. This machine comes nicely packaged, isn’t very loud, has a built-in LED, can check the tire air pressure and has a long enough cord to reach from your cigarette lighter to your back tires. Can reach up to 150 PSI. |
Fix-A-Flat Aerosol Tire Inflator
If you only need a temporary solution for your flat tire, the Fix-A-Flat Aerosol can might be for you. Around since 1970, their formula allows you to fill your tire with a sealant to plug any small holes. Shake the can, attach the hose to the valve, hold the can upright and press the button. It will inflate your tire enough to get to a mechanic or safer area. Non-flammable, non-toxic and non-corrosive. Safer than trying to replace your tire on the highway! |
Slime Quick Spair Tire Inflator
Similar to the can above, the Slime offers their own formula to patch the inside of your tires. Seals up to quarter inch punctures and inflates without requiring any other tools. Especially useful for anyone who doesn’t know how to change a tire. |